Senior Engineer IV – Tech Lead, Complexity Optimization

Daimler Truck North America

. Serve as DTNA’s technical lead for complexity optimization across the product portfolio .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timePortland • Oregon • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in complexity optimization, product development processes, and cross-functional collaboration within engineering environments. Proven ability to influence technical decision-making and present complex proposals to senior leadership while maintaining a focus on customer value and operational efficiency.

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Complexity OptimizationProduct Development ProcessesTechnical Decision-MakingCross-Functional CollaborationEngineering Governance

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Hard Skills

Mechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSystems EngineeringIndustrial EngineeringVehicle ArchitecturesValue EngineeringModular ArchitecturesDesign Standards DevelopmentTechnical Proposal DevelopmentOperational Tradeoff Evaluation

Soft Skills

Facilitation SkillsCommunication SkillsMentoringInfluencing SkillsProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Automotive OEMCommercial VehicleManufacturing ProcessesSupply ChainAftermarket ConsiderationsEnterprise TransformationCross-Product InitiativesCustomer Value

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as DTNA’s technical lead for complexity optimization across the product portfolio
Drive identification, development, and evaluation of technical complexity optimization opportunities
Develop technically and financially sound proposals
Guide Engineering teams in simplifying DTNA’s product portfolio, part portfolio, and manufacturing processes while preserving customer value, product functionality, and vehicle capability
Facilitate technical workshops and working sessions to identify opportunities, challenge assumptions, and mature proposals toward decision readiness
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Quality, Service, Sales, Marketing, Product Strategy, and other functions
Identify and shape high-impact opportunities delivering significant business value across DTNA’s product portfolio and operations
Present recommendations, tradeoffs, risks, and investment cases to Engineering and executive leadership
Partner with Engineering leadership to prioritize opportunities and secure resources for approved proposals
Establish methods and best practices for complexity optimization
Mentor teams and influence technical decision-making across the organization
Embed a complexity optimization mindset across DTNA’s engineering culture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or a related technical field
12+ years of engineering experience in an industrial, automotive, or commercial vehicle OEM environment
Broad system-level understanding of vehicle architectures, systems, and product lifecycles
Demonstrated experience influencing technical direction and decision-making across multiple programs or platforms
Strong understanding of product development processes, engineering governance, and cross-functional interfaces
Proven ability to evaluate technical, financial, and operational tradeoffs without owning detailed design execution
Experience working in highly matrixed organizations with indirect authority
Strong facilitation and communication skills, including guiding technical discussions and presenting complex topics to senior leadership
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, enterprise-wide initiatives
An attached resume is required
Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
Must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States at the time of application, unless a current Daimler Truck North America employee working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America visa
Exceptional candidates might have experience in complexity management, value engineering, modular architectures, standardization, or design standards development
Exceptional candidates might have exposure to manufacturing, supply chain, or aftermarket considerations beyond core design engineering
Exceptional candidates might have a Master’s degree in engineering or engineering management
Exceptional candidates might have experience designing and developing metal and plastic components and assemblies
Exceptional candidates might have prior experience contributing to enterprise transformation or cross-product initiatives at DTNA or Daimler Truck
Exceptional candidates might have understanding of customer applications, business needs, and factors that drive customer value

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance is not available for this position
Hybrid work schedule: 4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote
Equal employment opportunities and workplace inclusion
Accommodation or special assistance with applying available